The Rupert Brooke
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Inspector comments
"Switched-on gastropub cooking in a historic village."
Overview
Paying homage to the namesake wartime poet, new owners have quickly established The Rupert Brooke as a go-to dining destination in picturesque Grantchester. It’s a light and airy modern eatery with a convivial buzz and a kitchen dealing in unpretentious modern British cooking with clear global influences and a laudable focus on local produce. A very decent wine list too.
Ratings & awards
2 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Our inspector loves...
Memorable ambience - An sophisticated drinking & dining experience in an idyllic setting.
Seasonal menus - Utilising the freshest ingredients, locally sourced where possible.
Award winning dining - Dishes recognised with the Two AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence.
Serious about wine - Pouring wines are preserved by Le Verre du Vin, the more esoteric served via Coravin.
Warm hospitality - Diners can expect to receive a warm welcome from the team at The Rupert Brooke.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Facilities
- Seats: 130
- Private dining available
- On-site parking available
Key accessibility features
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Parking within 50 metres of entrance
Parking is available within 50 metres of a customer entrance, either on-site or off-site, in a car park or on the street. -
Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance
There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.
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Step-free entrance
There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift.
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Table service as standard or on request
Table service is available as standard or on request. -
Dietary requirements catered for
A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements.
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Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas
A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. -
Enclosed outdoor area
There is an enclosed outdoor area for customer use. -
Disability awareness / equality training
Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff. -
Emergency alarm with flashing lights
There is an emergency alarm with flashing lights, to alert deaf guests to a fire or other emergency scenario. -
Facilities for assistance dogs
Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby.
About the area
To the west of East Anglia is Cambridgeshire, a county best known as the home to the university that makes up the second half of ‘Oxbridge’ (the other half is Oxford). As well as its globally renowned educational credentials, it also has a rich natural history; much of its area is made up of reclaimed or untouched fens
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